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FAA investigating after Newark air traffic control suffered two-second outage

  • The FAA is investigating a two-second radio frequency outage at the Philadelphia TRACON facility affecting Newark Liberty Airport on May 19, 2025, at around 11:35 a.m.
  • This outage follows three prior communication failures at Newark since April 28, caused by aging equipment and persistent staffing shortages, including a severe 90-second outage on May 9.
  • Philadelphia TRACON manages Newark flights with only 22 certified controllers active, far below the FAA’s target of 38, amid trauma leave and shifts intended for 14 controllers experiencing staffing constraints.
  • The FAA is undergoing a multi-billion-dollar modernization effort to upgrade its air traffic control system with new software, fiber optic cables replacing old copper wires, and the use of innovative solutions like 3D-printed parts, as explained by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
  • The FAA has proposed limiting Newark’s arrivals to 28 per hour until runway repairs and modernization efforts conclude in October, aiming to reduce delays and maintain safety despite ongoing technical problems.
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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, May 19, 2025.
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